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On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed serious concerns at the United Nations, stating that the Middle East was on the verge of a “full-scale catastrophe” due to the ongoing conflicts. He emphasized the dire global implications if the situation continues unchecked. Araghchi firmly declared that Iran would support Lebanon by “all means” should Israel intensify its military actions …

On Thursday, Lebanon’s state-run news agency reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a building in northeastern Lebanon, near Baalbek in the eastern Bekaa Valley, killing 23 Syrian workers and injuring eight others. The airstrike occurred late Wednesday and impacted a region close to the Syrian border. The mayor of Younine, Ali Kassas, confirmed that the victims included 23 Syrians found …

On Thursday, the Israeli military announced that its air force had conducted strikes on facilities located at the Syria-Lebanon border. These facilities were reportedly used by Hezbollah for transporting weapons from Syria into Lebanon. The military stated that these arms were then employed by Hezbollah in attacks against Israeli civilians. The strikes come amidst ongoing cross-border hostilities and increasing international …

According to sources close to negotiations taking place in New York, there is significant progress toward reaching a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, as reported by Lebanon’s MTV. Meanwhile, an Arab diplomat spoke to LBCI television, stating that the Israeli representative at the U.N. had expressed strong reservations about a U.S. ceasefire proposal and confirmed that military operations in …

On Thursday, Israel firmly dismissed a proposal, primarily supported by the United States, for a 21-day ceasefire with Lebanon. Israel affirmed its commitment to continue its military actions against Hezbollah militants until it achieves victory. Israeli forces have been conducting heavy aerial attacks on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, resulting in numerous casualties, while Hezbollah has retaliated with rocket fire. Israeli …

On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that he has yet to respond to a ceasefire proposal backed by the United States and France. The proposal seeks a 21-day pause in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The statement further emphasized that Netanyahu has directed the Israeli military to persist in their operations …

On Thursday, Qatar, which has been facilitating negotiations in the Gaza conflict, clarified that there is no direct connection between the ceasefire discussions in Gaza and the international efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah in Lebanon and Israel. However, the Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, acknowledged to journalists that there is a considerable overlap in the mediation …

After nearly a year of conflict in Gaza, Israel has intensified its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, launching covert strikes on communication devices and a severe bombing campaign that resulted in numerous casualties. This escalation comes amid ongoing tension with Hamas, which has already stretched Israel’s military resources thin, evidenced by shortages and mounting economic and public pressure for …